Back from Kauai

Kauai is beautiful. There are beaches, waterfalls, canyons, coastlines, and wild chickens... yes, wild chickens! The Kauai Marriott was amazing, everything you could ever want in a beach resort. The pool area is ridiculously huge and beautifully laid out, with 5 separate jacuzzis. The weather bordered between sunny and slightly overcast to drizzly up in the canyons, and It rained in very short bursts just a few times we were there, mostly at night. Loved the shaved ice with the macadamia nut ice cream at the bottom, and cannot wait to make myself another waffle w/macadamia nuts and coconut shreds, a drizzle of strawberry syrup and some whipped cream. Need to buy some furikake asap. Everyone we encountered out there was very nice and friendly, both the locals and the fellow tourists. We also really loved the little town of Hanalei where we stopped for lunch. Kauai really is a beautiful place, and I hope one day to return (maybe w/future kids!).

some scenic shots.



the amazing kauai marriott. check out the pool - those are separate jacuzzis under gazebos, and that's the beach that fronts the resort and the view from our balcony.



local wildlife - totally loved taking pictures of them. roosters/chickens really were everywhere - parking lots, sandy beaches, wilderness, etc!



yummy food. some of our favorite places were hamura saimin, shrimp station, jo-jo's shaved ice. i need to make a waffle w/coconut shavings and macadamia nuts pronto.



we had a great time.



Next stop: Yosemite